A court in Paris has sentenced prominent Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan to 18 years in jail for raping three women, two years after he was given a jail term for a separate rape offence in Switzerland. The French rape case unfolded in 2017, during the Me Too campaign, when two women came forward with allegations against him. Ramadan, a former professor of Islamic studies at Oxford, did not attend the trial, citing health issues, and has always denied the charges. His lawyers condemned the proceedings as a farce. Following the sentencing, one of the victims, Henda Ayari, expressed relief, highlighting her struggle over the past nine years. Judge Corinne Goetzmann emphasized the gravity of the offenses, emphasizing that consent does not extend to all sexual acts. Ramadan also faces a permanent ban from France and plans to appeal the decision, claiming the allegations are part of a campaign to undermine a Muslim intellectual.
Tariq Ramadan Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Rape
Tariq Ramadan Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Rape
Prominent Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has received an 18-year jail sentence in France for raping three women, as his case continues to unfold within the shadow of previous allegations.
A Paris court has convicted Tariq Ramadan, a prominent Islam scholar, to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of raping three women. The case, which took place amidst the Me Too movement, reflects broader issues of sexual abuse and consent. Despite his absence from the trial and ongoing health issues, Ramadan maintains his innocence and seeks a new trial.
